Weidman was the one to put an end to Silva's legendary run in the UFC middleweight division when he scored an upset knockout to claim the title at UFC 162. He then won their immediate rematch at UFC 168 by TKO due to injury when Silva brutally snapped his leg in Round 2.

After months of talks and negotiations with several different broadcasting powerhouses, it was announced by UFC boss Dana White this past Monday that the promotion has signed a $7.7 billion deal with Paramount.

Weidman ended Silva’s 2,457-day reign as the undisputed middleweight champion in July 2013, knocking out ‘The Spider’ in the second round of their UFC 162 headliner. Five months later, they’d run it back at UFC 168. Weidman once again came out on top after Silva suffered a horrific leg break just 76 seconds into the contest.

Chris Weidman opens up on his injury In the year 2021 Chris Weidman suffered a freak injury as he broke his leg in the very first round of the fight against Uriah Hall when he tried to hurt him ...

Chris Weidman’s leg broke in a 2021 fight against Uriah Hall. Getty Images When Weidman, a Long Island native, steps into the octagon against Tavares (19-8, seven finishes), it will mark two ...

But it’s nice to have the All-American Chris Weidman back in the win column. We look forward to seeing him continue his storm back up the division. Say my name bitch! @ChrisWeidmanUFC